Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand , collided with teammate Majid Hosseini. After a roughly 10-minute delay and an attempt to continue, he was eventually stretchered off and replaced by Hossein Hosseini.
England's 2022 World Cup opener against Iran was a dominant 6-2 victory, highlighted by a prolific three-goal burst in the first half. Mon, Nov 21 England won! First-Half Key Events Guide ENG vs IRN - First-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4
Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, firing a fine finish past the substitute keeper after Harry Maguire knocked down a corner. ENG vs IRN - First-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4
Jude Bellingham scored his first international goal with a soaring header from a Luke Shaw cross. ENG vs IRN - First-Half - BBC.mp4.mp4